Topic: Asia

Asia covers the people, politics, business, culture and technology shaping a region of enormous diversity and global influence. From major economies and fast-moving innovation to film, music, sport and everyday life, it follows stories with consequences both within Asia and beyond it.

The topic matters because developments across Asia increasingly affect international markets, diplomacy, supply chains and popular culture. It offers readers a broad view of change across the continent, alongside the local context behind the headlines.

  • Could China and Russia really destroy Starlink? Only with a boomerang.

    An investigation by The Insider, Der Spiegel and Le Monde has revealed documents suggesting China and Russia are cooperating far more closely than previously acknowledged on military technology, including strategies aimed at countering SpaceX’s Starlink satellite broadband network. Ars Technica examined the claims with former US defence officials and space security experts to gauge how…

  • ‘Excellent’ Archer takes quick wickets to give England control

    Jofra Archer struck twice in consecutive deliveries to swing momentum England’s way during the second one-day international against India in Cardiff. His breakthrough helped reduce India to a struggling position in their innings, prompting praise from commentators for his “excellent” bowling display. Archer dismissed Axar Patel and Shivam Dube with back-to-back balls, narrowly missing out…

  • ‘Would you believe it?’ – Kohli survives review then caught next ball

    Virat Kohli survives an umpire review before being dismissed with the very next ball as Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid combine to give England an “important breakthrough” against India during the second one-day international in Cardiff.

  • Japanese Charts: Switch 2 Surpasses 6 Million Consoles Sold

    The Nintendo Switch 2 has now sold over six million units in Japan, according to the latest Famitsu hardware charts, and is closing in on the original Switch Lite’s lifetime total of just under seven million. The milestone underscores the console’s strong momentum in its home market, with the Switch 2 again topping the weekly…

  • Moonshot’s upcoming Kimi 3 is expected to close the gap with Anthropic’s Opus 4.8

    Chinese AI lab Moonshot AI is preparing to release Kimi K3, an open-weight model reportedly expected to match or even exceed the performance of Anthropic’s Opus 4.8, according to the Financial Times citing anonymous sources. This matters because it would mark another significant step by a Chinese developer to close the performance gap with leading…

  • Denshattack! review – time to get on board with kickflipping trains

    Denshattack! is a new video game from Barcelona-based developer Undercoders that reimagines extreme sports action on trains, blending the trick-based mechanics of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater with the counter-cultural spirit of Jet Set Radio. Set in a dystopian, post-climate-disaster Japan where wealthy citizens shelter in corporate domed cities, the game follows aspiring “Denshattacker” Emi as…

  • Apple Intelligence approved for launch in China with Alibaba and Baidu

    Apple has received Chinese regulatory approval to launch its Apple Intelligence AI features in the country, after striking a deal to integrate Alibaba’s Qwen AI model into iOS, iPadOS, macOS and visionOS. China’s Cyberspace Administration signed off on the services, clearing a hurdle that had delayed Apple Intelligence in the Chinese market since its 2024…

  • Irate PlayStation Fans Want You to Buy Games Anywhere But PS5

    Frustrated PlayStation fans are urging people to buy third-party and indie games on rival platforms rather than the PS5, as anger continues over Sony’s decision to stop manufacturing physical game discs. The backlash is spreading beyond Sony itself, with fans review-bombing and flooding comment sections for games Sony merely promotes on social media, regardless of…

  • Mother of Spanish woman who died by euthanasia after gang-rape ordeal launches bid to track down attackers after finding details in daughter’s diary

    A mother in Spain has launched a search for the men who raped her daughter, after her daughter later died via euthanasia following the ordeal. The mother reportedly uncovered details of the attack after reading her late daughter’s diary, prompting her to try to identify and track down the attackers. The article’s full details were…

  • The Strokes thrill Indiana: Here’s their full setlist

    The Strokes performed a concert in Indiana, delighting fans with a full run through their catalogue of hits and fan favourites. The show forms part of the New York band’s ongoing live performances, which continue to draw strong audiences drawn to their influential early-2000s indie rock sound. Unfortunately, the source article does not provide further…